How far is Munds Park, AZ from Show Low, AZ?

The driving distance from Munds Park, AZ to Show Low, AZ is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.83 mi
02h 56m
Flight
103.29 mi
166.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.29 mi
Kilometers
166.23 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.83 mi
Kilometers
252.4 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Show Low
Sat, Oct 24, 11:00 PM MST
Return by in Munds Park
Sun, Oct 25, 1:57 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munds Park
2026-10-24T20:03
Arrive Show Low
Sat, Oct 24, 11:00 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munds Park
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winslow
AZ

City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States

From Munds Park
78.4 mi
01h 28m
To Show Low
78.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Oct 24 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 24 5:00 AM MST
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Munds Park and Show Low.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Munds Park and Show Low.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Trail Drive

    2 m · 3 sec · Pine Trail Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillside Drive

    2991 ft · 2 min · Hillside Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Drive

    1777 ft · 1 min · Oak Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Oak Drive

    137 m · 26 sec · Oak Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fairway Drive

    901 ft · 40 sec · Fairway Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pinewood Boulevard

    1111 ft · 31 sec · Pinewood Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque

    2458 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    89 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 180, AZ 77 South: Petrified Forest National Park, Show Low

    2141 ft · 53 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Hopi Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Hopi Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Navajo Boulevard

    1036 ft · 13 sec · Navajo Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 77

    2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77

  18. 18

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    900 ft · 14 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on North Penrod Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Deuce of Clubs

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Deuce of Clubs

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Deuce of Clubs

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Munds Park and Show Low.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
89 mi · 57%
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
37.1 mi · 24%
Arizona Veterans Highway
16.2 mi · 10%
North Penrod Road
3.55 mi · 2%
North Main Street
2.45 mi · 2%
Arizona State Highway 77
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

89 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.5 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winslow
01h 28m from Munds Park
Leave By
12:36 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Munds Park and Partly Cloudy near Show Low.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Munds Park to Show Low?

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winslow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Munds Park and 78.5 miles from Show Low.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.10 one way or $50.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Munds Park and Partly Cloudy near Show Low.

Stop Ideas Near Winslow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winslow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winslow.

RAIL

Winslow

1 mi away
501 East Second Street
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

89 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

89 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

98 mi away
300 North Highway 89A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Munds Park and Show Low. Straight-line distance: 103.29 mi (166.23 km).

Munds Park

#1 Munds Park

Census designated place

Population631
Coordinates34.9455700, -111.6401600
Altitude2012
CountryUnited States
Show Low

#2 Show Low

City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States of America

Population11,578
Coordinates34.2542100, -110.0298300
Altitude1927
CountryUnited States
Start: Munds Park (-111.64016, 34.94557)
End: Show Low (-110.02983, 34.25421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.95 L · about $25.10
Round trip
$50.20
11.06 gal · 41.9 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.54 $25.10 $50.20
Mid-grade $4.90 $27.07 $54.15
Premium $5.23 $28.89 $57.79
Diesel $6.35 $35.10 $70.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Oct 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Munds Park and Show Low. The current time is 20:03:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.